Top Istanbul Tours by Duration - page 5

Customize your Istanbul vacation on a private tour of your chosen duration. With the flexibility to select a 1-, 2-, or 3-day itinerary, this experience is perfect for travelers seeking a personalized and comprehensive sightseeing experience. Depending on your preferences, you can visit iconic attractions like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia or head to lesser-known destinations like the Balat neighborhood. You can even alter the itinerary on the day of your tour.

Set sail on a leisurely afternoon cruise along Istanbul’s iconic Bosphorus Strait and into the Black Sea, offering spectacular views of historic landmarks and stunning landscapes. Enjoy a delightful lunch featuring traditional Turkish meze, grilled chicken, and fresh fish. Cruise past significant sights such as Galata Tower and the Bosphorus Bridge before venturing into the Black Sea. Stop at the charming village of Anadolu Kavağı, where you can explore the medieval ruins of Yaros Castle, offering breathtaking views, or simply soak in the scenery before returning to Istanbul.

Discover a variety of Istanbul's highlights in one day during this small-group tour. Visit the Blue Mosque, a wonder of the Ottoman era, and the historic Hagia Sophia. Explore Hippodrome Square with its ancient monuments and then delve into two hidden Cisterns: Basilica and Nakkas. Learn about Roman history, Turkish Handicrafts, and enjoy a 3-course lunch featuring Turkish delights. Your journey concludes at the renowned Grand Bazaar.

Get a comprehensive overview of Istanbul’s waterfront landmarks–without breaking a sweat–on an afternoon Bosphorus cruise. This economical excursion is perfect for curious travelers who want to experience the city from a unique vantage point. As you cruise past iconic attractions like Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Maiden's Tower, you enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks. With a maximum 25 passengers per tour, you’re able to unwind free from the overwhelming tourist crowds.

Make the most of a night in Istanbul without juggling restaurant reservations, taxis, and show tickets. This all-inclusive cruise along the Bosphorus Strait bundles dinner, drinks, live folk and belly dancing, and hotel transfers into one seamless experience. Sail past illuminated Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks while you dine—an easy, cost-effective way to combine sightseeing and nightlife in one memorable evening.

Go off Istanbul’s beaten track on this small-group food tour around three of the city’s local neighborhoods. Visit an Ottoman-style bakery in Beşiktaş, browse the market in Üsküdar, then get a different perspective in scenic Kuzguncuk. Benefit from the local knowledge of your guide and enjoy a full day’s dining, with breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks all covered.

With just one week in Turkey, there’s a lot to see and do, but this guided 7-day tour maximizes your time by visiting a different destination every day. Travel from Istanbul to Ankara, taking in historic highlights, natural wonders, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites along the way. Visit the WWI battlefields at Gallipoli, the ancient cities of Troy and Ephesus, the thermal pools of Pamukkale, and the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.

Experience Istanbul from the water on board your very own private yacht. Hop aboard a luxury yacht with space for up to 15 people and set sail along the Bosphorus. Admire views of Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, and Rumeli Fortress; tuck into snacks and soft drinks on board; or upgrade to a full-day cruise to visit the Princes Islands.

Glide by Istanbul's bridges, bazaars, palaces, mosques and bustling squares as you dine on Turkish cuisine on this Bosphorus dinner cruise, with pickup and drop-off so there's no need for a designated driver. Admire classic monuments and modernist lights as you enjoy a full program of live entertainment, including belly dancers and folk performances.To get you in the party spirit, your dinner includes alcoholic drinks.

Istanbul bridges two continents and spans thousands of years—meaning there’s a lot to take in, and that’s tough to do with limited time. Ideal for time-pressed travelers with only a day to spare, this attraction-packed tour covers highlights such as the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet, plus lesser-visited locations in colorful Balat and historic Eyup. Cap it off with a sunset cruise along the Bosphorus.

Marvel at the vibrant city of Istanbul with this half day tour of the history Sultanahmet. This tour is perfect for those short on time, but looking to immerse themselves in the regions culture and traditions. Highlights including the iconic Hagia Sophia and the gorgeously tiled Blue Mosque. Adire the hundreds of columns underground at the Basilica Cistern, before finishing with the chance to shop at Kapali Carsi.

Combine two of Turkey’s best known historic sites on this overnight tour to the Gallipoli battlefields and the ancient city of Troy, including overnight accommodation with lunch and breakfast. Walk the notorious WWI battleground at Gallipoli, including Brighton Beach, Anzac Cove, and the Johnston's Jolly trenches, then discover the legends of Troy at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, complete with its Trojan horse.

Follow in the footsteps of Turkey’s blockbuster TV series during this private, full-day Ertugrul tour. Learn about the celebrated nomadic leader, ancestor to the founders of the Ottoman Empire. Tours include a tasty breakfast and lunch, plus door-to-door transfers from Istanbul in comfortable, air-conditioned private transportation.

This private guided tour aims to give you most important information about history of those beautiful monuments such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern and Hippodrome so what actually makes special about these places are the history behind of them and that is where the guide will be giving you all details about history and what happened in back of time until present day. The professional tour guide will ccompany you which will make things easier and comfortable in most of the touristic places, museums and palaces the tour guides have the priority can skip the lines. The best part is the tour is customizable for so you can add new places you would like to see or remove the places you don’t want to see.

Leave Istanbul’s hustle and bustle behind for a full-day tour of the Princes Islands. With a guide at your side, you get thorough overviews of Buyukada and Heybeliada’s top attractions. Free time on both islands allows for a more personalized sightseeing experience. Traveling by a privately owned boat enables you to avoid the overwhelming lines and limited space of the public ferry that visits the islands.

Turkey’s most important World War I battlefields and memorial sites are dotted around the Gallipoli peninsula, and can only be reached with your own transport. On this full-day tour, travel from Istanbul by air-conditioned vehicle and gain insight into the bloody battles between Australian, New Zealand, and Turkish soldiers during guided visits to Lone Pine, ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu Cemetery, and the Nek.

Tick off three iconic attractions in Turkey during this multi-day, small-group trip package to Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale. Admire the volcanic fairy tale chimneys of Goreme during a sunrise hot-air balloon ride, relax in thermal pools within white travertine, and see what remains of the millennia-old Temple of Artemis. Tours include domestic flight tickets, hotel accommodation, day tours, and many meals.

Visit the legendary city of Troy on this day-trip from Istanbul. Feast on Turkish cuisine at a local restaurant when you arrive in Eceabat. After lunch, wander around the ancient ruins of Troy, including the Odeon stage, the Bouleuterion and a replica of the Trojan horse. Witness ongoing excavations and learn more about Greek mythology. You will even go on a ferry ride on the Dardanelles between Europe and Asia.

Visit the ancient city of Troy with ease on this full-day tour, with round-trip transfers from many Istanbul hotels. Stop at the Trojan Horse, a replica of the mythical device that toppled Troy, the ancient city walls, and more, and learn about the history and myths of Troy from your guide. Pause midday for a local lunch.

Istanbul’s top landmarks are rich in history but often crowded and complex to navigate alone. This small-group tour helps you make sense of it all with local guidance and a more personal experience. Visit highlights such as Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, then wander through the lively Grand Bazaar. Enjoy a well-paced tour combining history, culture, and local shopping.

Immerse yourself in the outdoor wonders of Cappadocia on this comprehensive 2-day tour. Save hours of research with a full itinerary planned—including flights, airport transfers, hotel pickup, select meals, and a stay in a cave hotel in Goreme. Choose to add a sunrise hot air balloon flight if you wish (additional cost), and visit top sights like the underground city Derinkuyu and Uchisar Castle.

For visitors looking to go beyond Taksim and Sultanahmet Square, the Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour is the perfect way to see the city from a new perspective. This half-day tour allows you to explore the Bosphorus Strait, see the Asian and European sides of Istanbul, and take in views of city landmarks—all while sipping on Turkish tea or coffee. With a range of convenient pickup locations and included brunch, the Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour is the perfect way to start your day in Istanbul.

Recognized with UNESCO World Heritage status, Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, while Yalova offers outstanding natural beauty. This full-day tour includes hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from Istanbul, saving you time. See historic mosques, shop souvenirs, explore the forest, and enjoy views from the cable car and chairlift (entrance fees excluded).

Learn about the history and landmarks of Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, on this full-day tour. Admire the tile décor of the Green Mausoleum (Yesil Turbe) and the Green Mosque (Yesil Camii). After lunch prepare for a cable car ride to the peak of Mt. Olympos. Get an unbeaten view of the city, perfect for your holiday photos.